WKS101PWTR: Low Temp Pewter Casting Workshop
Learn about higher temperature metals (brass, aluminum) and how to cast them using a variety of techniques -- sand casting, investment casting, high temperature silicone permanent casting, and using the 3D printer for lost plastic investment casting -- in this new series of workshops at TechShop San Francisco.

** Please wear long sleeves, leather closed-toe shoes and long pants. Welding jackets and eyewear will be provided.**

We are very excited to present our latest workshop at TechShop San Francisco: the Build Your Own Skateboard Deck workshop!

In this two-day workshop, participants will design and shape their very own skateboard decks. During the first day, students will cut their veneer into 12" strips, then glue and clamp them over a form, determining how much concave the board has and what angle the tail of the board is. On the second day, we will pull our skateboard blanks off the forms, transfer our profile designs, then cut the shape out and round the corners of the board. Participants will walk away with a custom skateboard deck, ready to paint or laser designs onto or just bolt on hardware and ride that same day.

Day 1: Day 1, 3 hoursDay 2:, 4 hours

Prerequisite: You must pass the Woodshop SBU before taking this class.

This class focuses on complex operations that are not taught in our regular ShopBot class. Students will learn how to produce two sided work, importing Cut3D files into V-Carve, registering your work for jobs that require two reservations, managing tool libraries,using profile tools, and many other tips and tricks for the advanced user looking to do more with the Shopbot.